Duty-Free Importation: Bulgarian citizens can import a vehicle duty-free if it
has been owned for more than 6 months and driven more than 6,000 kilometers.
Temporary Importation: Allowed for up to 6 months for non-residents with
written government permission.
Inspection: Vehicles imported from outside the EU must undergo a mandatory
inspection before registration.
Shipping & Logistics
Destination Ports: Burgas and Sofia.
Shipment Details: Approximately 34–41 days via container with a weekly
schedule.
Import Tariff: 10% on vehicles imported from outside the EU or EEA.
VAT: 20% applied on the total value including import duties.
Eco-Tax: An environmental tax is applied to all vehicles imported from
outside the EU, with the amount depending on the vehicle's age.
Note: Once registered, the owner cannot sell the vehicle within the first
year of registration.
Vehicle Registration Requirements
Proof of identity and original receipt or bill of sale.
Proof of residency or a valid employment contract.
Valid roadworthiness certificate and vehicle registration documents.
Receipts for Bulgarian vehicle tax and proof of third-party insurance.
Proof of payment of customs duty (for non-EU/EEA vehicles).
Required Documentation
Passport copy and proof of ownership (vehicle title).
Purchase invoice (must show ownership for more than 6 months) and proforma invoice.
EUR 1 Certificate and foreign registration card.
Valid Visa, Driver’s license, and proof of insurance.
Important Note: Private vehicles can be temporarily
imported for up to 6 months if the vehicle is older than 6 months and has been driven more
than 6,000 km, requiring a minimum third-party insurance policy.